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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Dark Peppa Pig' horror as fake YouTube videos target terrified kids
Twisted creators on YouTube are taking advantage of Peppa Pig's popularity, leaving children at risk of viewing inappropriate content. The platform removed two worrying examples after being contacted by The Mirror With its wholesome storylines documenting everyday family life, Peppa Pig is a children's TV staple. And there was much excitement recently when fans were treated to the arrival of a new member of the family - a baby girl piglet named Evie. But while the show itself is universally trusted by parents, watching it on YouTube can be a different matter. As a hugely popular cartoon for kids, Peppa Pig has been a target for twisted YouTube creators over the years. This week, a search by The Mirror found a clip called 'MLG Peppa Pig (PARODY)' within seconds, which showed the character holding a machine gun. Made eight years ago, it has been watched 18 million times. A second disturbing creation called 'Peppa does Drugs' showed the pig snorting cocaine. In response to our investigation, a YouTube spokesperson told us "We've removed both videos from YouTube and terminated a channel for violating our child safety policies, which we rigorously enforce. Neither of the videos shared by The Mirror have ever appeared in the YouTube Kids app, our recommended experience for younger viewers. "Our teams remain vigilant, and will continue to take further actions as needed." While YouTube maintains its main platform is not for children, research suggests 80 per cent of 3 to 17 year olds in the UK regularly watch it nonetheless, mainly on their phones and devices. The tech giant says it prohibits content targeting young minors and families, which contains inappropriate themes, with videos flagged and reviewed using a combination of human reviewers and AI. YouTube places age restrictions and warnings on graphic content that doesn't violate guidelines but is inappropriate for users under 18 years of age. Professor Sonia Livingstone, a social psychologist at the London School of Economics and expert on child online safety, told the BBC back in 2017: "It's perfectly legitimate for a parent to believe that something called Peppa Pig is going to be Peppa Pig. "And I think many of them have come to trust YouTube... as a way of entertaining your child for ten minutes while the parent makes a phone call. I think if it wants to be a trusted brand then parents should know that protection is in place." The so-called 'Dark Peppa' videos first surfaced in 2017, when an investigation by BBC Trending unearthed hundreds of YouTube videos that appeared to be episodes of Peppa Pig and Thomas the Tank Engine, but were actually parodies with inappropriate themes. One video appeared to be an episode of Peppa Pig featuring a dentist with a huge syringe. Peppa's teeth got pulled out, and distressed crying could be heard on the soundtrack in the fake clip. Parent and journalist Laura June stumbled across the episode when she was looking for something for her three-year-old daughter to watch on YouTube. "This is not like a video of an animated Peppa Pig getting high with Snoop Dogg (that is also available) made for adults to laugh at," she said. "These videos are for kids, intentionally injected into the stream via confusing tags, for them to watch instead of legit episodes of beloved shows." While some of the videos use the characters in more innocent ways, others appear to be deliberately designed to trick children into watching disturbing content. One channel called "Toys and Funny Kids Surprise Eggs" had a landing page with a picture of a toddler alongside official-looking pictures of Peppa Pig, Thomas the Tank Engine, the Cookie Monster, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Elsa from Frozen. However, many of the videos on the channel at the time had titles like "BABY HULK BITES BABY ELSA", "NAKED HULK LOSES HIS PANTS" and "SPIDERBABY CUTS ELSA'S DRESS". Some of the darker ones also depict violence and frightening situations. YouTube said that users can flag any problematic content by clicking on the "... More" button underneath a video and clicking "Report". The BBC report led to the channels highlighted in the investigation being removed - including the one containing the video of fake Peppa visiting the dentist. The company also suggested that parents use the YouTube Kids app, which has a much higher bar for content allowed on the platform. Parents are able to block specific content, set the age level of videos and report videos. YouTube also blocks search queries that are vulnerable to returning mature results.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Young people to give advice on mental health care
Young people who have faced mental health challenges are helping with a new scheme in Sussex aimed at providing specialist care at home. The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is "drawing on the experiences of those who have been through the system to try to improve outcomes". The former service users are helping to design the scheme aimed at treating some people at home rather than admitting them to hospital. Dr Anna Moriarty, associate clinical director of CAMHS, said: "What we're hearing from young people is they are keen to have an alternative to being admitted to hospital." She told BBC Radio Sussex: "They want to be closer to their family and friends and continue with their education. "We are continuing to adapt to increased demand on services. "This is enhancing our offer for young people with significant mental health difficulties." Evie, who was admitted into inpatients for six months, is helping with the Sussex scheme. She said: "Having a perspective from someone my age who has been through similar things to me would have really benefited me. "It is about how we can make the system better." Dulcie, another former service user, said: "People who are now in a better place can communicate with the professionals to improve outcomes for everybody. "I think it's good to use people who have used the services themselves as they know how it is from a first-hand perspective." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Campaign to protect mental wellbeing launched Mental health support and recovery service extended Children hearing voices given support in new study Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I had an unplanned C-section - my partner keeps saying I took the easy way out'
A first time mum has turned to the internet for advice after her boyfriend kept making snide comments about her emergency C-section, saying she "took the easy way out" A first time mum has endured months of hurtful comments from her boyfriend, who repeatedly refers to her emergency caesarean section as 'the easy way out'. In a heartfelt post on Reddit, the 25-year-old explained that her son's birth six months ago was unplanned and frightening. 'Things got complicated and it was scary, but we're both okay now,' she wrote. While the outcome brought relief, the emotional and physical recovery has been anything but easy. Healing has been made even harder by the comments from her partner. 'Lately, my boyfriend has made multiple comments about how 'I didn't really give birth' or 'took the easy way out ',' she shared. Although he claims he's 'just joking", she says the words cut deeper with each repetition. 'The more he says it, the more it stings.' READ MORE: 'I named my baby Evie before the Peppa Pig announcement - now I'm scared she will be oinked at' The situation escalated recently when he made the comment in front of his sister - who, to the new mum's relief, immediately shut him down. But even after she confronted him directly and explained how much it hurts, his response was dismissive. 'He just laughs and says I'm too sensitive,' she wrote, adding that he brushes it off with "'It's not a real insult, babe. I just mean you didn't have to push.'' But for her, there was nothing easy about it. 'It required surgery and I'm still recovering from it,' she emphasised. Despite opening up about how deeply the jokes affect her, her boyfriend continues to make them. 'He keeps making the same stupid comment,' she wrote. Eventually, she told him plainly that she wouldn't tolerate it anymore: 'I told him it really bothers me and if he can't stop, I'm not going to laugh it off anymore.' His response left her feeling even more isolated. 'He got annoyed and said I'm making a big deal out of nothing. I'm feeling like I overreacted but I also feel so disrespected.' Her post resonated with many in the Reddit community, who flooded the comments with messages of support and validation. 'C-sections are the literal opposite of an 'easy way out',' one commenter wrote. Another added 'You're not being over-emotional - there is nothing easy about lying awake during major abdominal surgery. The recovery, while caring for a newborn, is brutal.' One user offered advice many echoed: 'If I were you, I'd have a serious conversation with him about respecting your feelings and appreciating what you went through to become a mother. If he can't be mature and take you seriously, you may want to reconsider how seriously you take him as a partner.'
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Young people to give advice on Sussex mental health services
Young people who have faced mental health challenges are helping with a new scheme in Sussex aimed at providing specialist care at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is "drawing on the experiences of those who have been through the system to try to improve outcomes".The former service users are helping to design the scheme aimed at treating some people at home rather than admitting them to Anna Moriarty, associate clinical director of CAMHS, said: "What we're hearing from young people is they are keen to have an alternative to being admitted to hospital." She told BBC Radio Sussex: "They want to be closer to their family and friends and continue with their education."We are continuing to adapt to increased demand on services. "This is enhancing our offer for young people with significant mental health difficulties."Evie, who was admitted into inpatients for six months, is helping with the Sussex said: "Having a perspective from someone my age who has been through similar things to me would have really benefited me. "It is about how we can make the system better." Dulcie, another former service user, said: "People who are now in a better place can communicate with the professionals to improve outcomes for everybody."I think it's good to use people who have used the services themselves as they know how it is from a first-hand perspective."
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
GMB viewers say they've ‘had enough' after latest Peppa Pig interview
Good Morning Britain viewers have taken to social media to declare they're fed up with all the Peppa Pig news. Their fury comes after Peppa Pig and family took part in a chaotic interview with GMB's entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold about their newest addition to the family, Evie. During the interview, which is the first since the birth of Evie, Daddy Pig got a little emotional as he introduced the world to his daughter. Speaking about George and Peppa's introduction to their baby sister, Mummy Pig said: 'Oh, they could hardly contain themselves. 'But they were so gentle and sweet, too. Evie did a little laugh when she saw them, didn't she? Daddy Pig?' Daddy Pig then said with tears in his eyes: 'How could I forget? Sorry, that's me. Off again.' It seems, however, that not everyone is as moved by the Pig family's newest bundle of joy as Daddy. On X a number of people were quite scathing about the report, with @James Abbott01 writing ' Ofcom phones are ringing right now [to] complain is about Peppa Pig on #GMB… I'm being serious viewers are not happy about Good Morning Britain talking to a cartoon'. @InformeOculto meanwhile added 'More Peppa Pig drivel… Who exactly is this for?' @GreyhoundGeezer was similarly dismissive, posting 'Enough with this Peppa Pig nonsense.' 'How pathetic and puerile to keep harping on about bloody Peppa Pig,' added @Ladyjane223. 'This is not news. Embarrassing.' During the same interview, Daddy Pig said: 'It's been a long, tiring and completely amazing few days. 'Everything went well, and Mummy Pig has been incredible. Peppa and George were so excited to meet their new little sister. We're excited to meet her too.' They also spoke about the origin of their daughter's name, opting to go with something from their family history. 'Peppa had more than a few ideas for a while, she just wanted to call her baby forever. But we've decided to name her after my great aunt Evie,' said Mummy Pig. She added: 'I think right now we're just excited to be home, aren't we?' Daddy Pig added that the family is just looking to spend time together: 'George and Peppa are excited to play with Evie.' Just last week Mummy and Daddy Pig spoke about the labour. 'We were very lucky—everything went smoothly, and in eight, um, 'short' hours of labour, Evie was here,' Mummy Pig said about the birth,' they told Hello! 'Mummy Pig was amazing, and she brought our new baby girl into the world. What a miracle that is!', praised Daddy Pig. According to the first official snap of the happy family, Mummy Pig gave birth at 5:34am on May 20 at the Lindo Wing in London, where Kate Middleton welcomed all three of her children. An hour-long special featuring brand-new episodes based around Evie, titled Peppa Meets the Baby, will screen in cinemas globally on May 30. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
